Today, Reena Dennis, an LPC that specializes in working individuals struggling with addiction joins me on the podcast. We have an excellent conversation about understanding the concept of ambivalence and how it can affect the motivation to change. We all get comfortable in what we know, and it is considered "safe" by our subconscious. That "safety" can extend to addiction, abuse, or destructive health patterns because that is what is known, and what is unknown could be way worse. Reena masterfully walks us through understanding ambivalence and how the acronym "DARNCAT" can be used to help determine where you are when it comes to being ready to make a necessary change.
This is a fantastic conversation that I am sure is going to get your mind working on a change that you may be avoiding. Let's face it, if change were easy, if forward progress was always simple, no one would ever get stuck. But it isn't, the motivation to change comes with a moment of clarity that things can no longer stay the same.
Listen, like, and share this powerful conversation. Help spread awareness that it is ok to not be ok, but let's not stay there and together we can make a difference.
Ways to Find Embrace. Live. Thrive.:
Website: Embrace, Live, Thrive! (embracelivethrive.com)
FB: (1) Embrace, Live, Thrive | Facebook
Instagram: Sarah Meyer (@embrace.live.thrive) • Instagram photos and videos
Ways to Connect with Reena:
email: reenadennis0721@gmail.com